Subtract 45/18 from 48/15
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 2 9/18
48/15 - 45/18 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
48/15 = 48 × 6/15 × 6 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/90 - 225/90 = 288 - 225/90 = 63/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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